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WW2 Begins
World War II began in Europe on September 1, 1939, when Germany invaded Poland. Great Britain and France responded by declaring war on Germany on September 3. The war between the U.S.S.R. and Germany began on June 22, 1941, with the German invasion of the Soviet Union Great Britain and France responded by declaring war on Germany on September 3. The war between the U.S.S.R. and Germany began on June 22, 1941, with the German invasion of the Soviet Union. -
Soviet Union Invades Poland
Working in concert with Hitler, Soviet leader Joseph Stalin orders the invasion of Poland, securing a share of Polish territory.The Soviet invasion of Poland was a military operation. Soviets wanted to weaken Pakistan which was an ally of United States and China. ... Soviet Union also believed that the hostile behaviour of Afghanistan against Pakistan and Iran could alienate Afghanistan from the west and Afghanistan would be forced to into a closer relationship with Soviet Union. -
Warsaw Captured
Warsaw surrenders to German troops. Poland holds out for another 9 days before. troops liberate the Polish capital from German occupation. Warsaw was a battleground since the opening day of fighting in the European theater. ... Deprived of electricity, water, and food, and with 25 percent of the city's homes destroyed, Warsaw surrendered to the Germans on September 27 why? because The USSR had snatched a part of eastern Poland as part of the “fine print” of the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact -
UK Win's War First Sea Battle
British cruisers defeat a German pocket battleship at the Battle of the River Plate, the first major naval engagement of World War II.The Battle of Heligoland Bight took place in the North Sea on August 28, 1914. why? becauseThe Japanese were seeking to control the Coral Sea with an invasion of Port Moresby in southeast New Guinea, but their plans were intercepted by Allied forces. -
norway invated
Germany invades Norway, ending a 6-month period of limited land operations called the “Phony War.”Operation Weserübung was Germany's assault on Denmark and Norway during the Second World War and the opening operation of the Norwegian Campaign. why?, becauseNorway needed protection from British and French interference. -
churchill becomes prime minister
Winston Churchill replaces Neville Chamberlain as British Prime Minister. The same day, Germany invades Belgium.n May 1940, he became Prime Minister, replacing Neville Chamberlain. Churchill oversaw British involvement in the Allied war effort against the Axis powers, until 1964. why?, because He became British prime minister in 1940 after then-leader Neville Chamberlain resigned. Churchill's refusal to surrender to Nazi Germany inspired the country. -
Miracal of dunkurk
The trapped British army evacuates to England from Dunkirk, France, surviving to fight another day. The Dunkirk evacuation, codenamed Operation Dynamo and also known as the Miracle of Dunkirk, was the evacuation of Allied soldiers during World War II. why, becausethe German blitzkrieg attack on the Netherlands began with the capture by parachutists of key bridges deep within the country, with the aim of opening the way for mobile ground forces. -
paris falls to nazis
Paris falls to German forces. France capitulates 11 days later. Paris fell to Nazi Germany on June 14, 1940, one month after the German Wehrmacht stormed into France. Eight days later, France signed an armistice with the Germans. why?, becauseThe French, having decided not to fight in the capital itself, have withdrawn south of the city. In deciding not to defence Paris the French Command "aimed at sparing it the devastation which defence would have involved. -
britain fights for its life
The Battle of Britain pits German bombers against British fighters in a thwarted German prelude to invasion. the Germans begin the first in a long series of bombing raids against Great Britain, as the Battle of Britain. why?, becauseGermany wanted to invade Great Britain, but first they needed to destroy Great Britain's Royal Air Force. The Battle of Britain was when Germany bombed Great Britain in order to try and destroy their air force and prepare for invasion. -
u.s. pluged into war
Japan attacks Pearl Harbor, starting war with the US. Sensing weakness, Hitler declares war on America 4 days later. Shortly after the funeral bombing, a couple of missiles fired at the USS Mason, an American naval vessel patrolling close to the Yemeni coast, fell harmlessly into the sea. The United States immediately blamed Houthis, a group of Yemenis we consider hostile. They vehemently denied responsibility. why? because america didnt want to get involved.